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285/35R19 vs 245/45R19

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/35R19: the diameter differs by +3.08%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
285/35R19 26.85" · 245/45R19 27.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

285/35R19245/45R19Difference
Overall diameter26.85"27.68"+0.83" (+3.08%)
Section width285 mm245 mm-40 mm
Sidewall3.93"4.34"+0.41"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference84.4"87.0"+2.6"
Revs per mile751729-22
Ride height——+0.41"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.8+1.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.8 mph

With 245/45R19 on a car calibrated for 285/35R19, the speedometer reads 58.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.1%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.9 mph
45 mph46.4 mph
60 mph61.8 mph
70 mph72.2 mph
80 mph82.5 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 285/35R19 with 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/35R19: the diameter differs by +3.08%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 285/35R19 and 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is 0.83" taller and 40 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.41". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.8 mph.

Will 245/45R19 fit on 285/35R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 245 mm tire and the fender clearance.